Liam Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I've had a search and no one seems to have mentioned this wonderful model shop in York (though not my local one). Today I had an afternoon to spare in York, so wondered in to Monk Bar Model Shop. As the name suggests, it's right next to Monk Bar. But I suspect this shop makes a lot of money by selling items such as a Routemaster bus or a Hornby Flying Scotsman to foreign tourists, as when I was there I heard a few other languages being spoken such as Spanish and Mandarin. I needed for my cakebox entry some buffer stops and Tamiya glue, but also got the latest edition of BRM. It was slightly confusing having two different tills, one for model railways and one for diecast/wargaming and everything else, but needless to say it's a great shop run by very friendly people. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I agree. It was my "local" shop when I worked in York (although we did have one in Pickering at that time, but he rarely had much in stock that I wanted and has since closed, although there is still a small shop up an alleyway that sells the basics). Monk Bar is a great shop for a large range of 00 and N RTR, kits and some bits'n'pieces, but was particularly good for vehicles. The staff are certainly friendly and helpful. It is well worth a visit anytime you are in or near York, being, unusually, in the town centre (as defined by the city walls). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2021 Amazing Mail order experience from them today. Bachmann l/c Hawksworth Pannier ordered less than 24 hours ago online just now delivered by courier. Well packed too.Competitive price coupled with great service. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted February 12, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Ian Hargrave said: Amazing Mail order experience from them today. Bachmann l/c Hawksworth Pannier ordered less than 24 hours ago online just now delivered by courier. Well packed too.Competitive price coupled with great service. Great to know......I’ll pass the thanks on to them as I usually work a couple of days a week there. I’m currently furloughed. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham63 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Are they doing phone orders at the moment, done a couple this last 12 months wasn't sure if they were open. Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted February 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2021 According to their web site they are: http://www.monkbarmodelshop.co.uk I certainly had a phone call from them the other day to tell me my Hornby A2 was in, which I received shortly after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, 31A said: According to their web site they are: http://www.monkbarmodelshop.co.uk I certainly had a phone call from them the other day to tell me my Hornby A2 was in, which I received shortly after. Hope you got a decent one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted February 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Ian Hargrave said: Hope you got a decent one. Better than some, thank you Ian! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted February 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2021 21 hours ago, graham63 said: Are they doing phone orders at the moment, done a couple this last 12 months wasn't sure if they were open. Graham Hi Graham, you can order by phone, online or email. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham63 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Thank you. Graham 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatC Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Never used Monk Bar Model Shop before but was after a Hornby Pecket B2 'Westminster' and saw they had a few in stock. Very quick turn around and excellent communication. Ordered Friday and, even allowing for the weekend, I still think having UPS knocking on the door at 9.00am this morning is pretty good going. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MrTea Posted May 31, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2021 Took a trip to Monk Bar Model Shop this afternoon while we were in York. Came away with all the items I needed and a couple of extra bits. I’d recommend a visit if you’re in the city and have time to spare. It’s five minutes (if that) walk from the Minster. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted May 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, MrTea said: Took a trip to Monk Bar Model Shop this afternoon while we were in York. Came away with all the items I needed and a couple of extra bits. I’d recommend a visit if you’re in the city and have time to spare. It’s five minutes (if that) walk from the Minster. Didn't realise they were open today, I lodged in York last night and could have had a look this morning. Excellent shop , I was going to go week before last but unfortunately started raining extremely hard and by the time it eased was time for my train back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted June 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2021 On 31/05/2021 at 19:37, MrTea said: Took a trip to Monk Bar Model Shop this afternoon while we were in York. Came away with all the items I needed and a couple of extra bits. I’d recommend a visit if you’re in the city and have time to spare. It’s five minutes (if that) walk from the Minster. And the take away sandwiches from Little Italy just 2 shops up are out of this world 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gook the Goblin Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 On 31/05/2021 at 19:37, MrTea said: Took a trip to Monk Bar Model Shop this afternoon while we were in York. Came away with all the items I needed and a couple of extra bits. I’d recommend a visit if you’re in the city and have time to spare. It’s five minutes (if that) walk from the Minster. I visited on Tuesday while in York for a few days. Have to agree, it is very conveniently located close to the centre and other attractions, was well stocked and I came away with everything off my list. Shame not to have a shop like this more local to me! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted June 5, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 5, 2021 I’ll pass the kind comments on, thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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